Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations
Before a Party
I Put the correct words into the gaps in the sentences (decide / find /go /make /send /wear
1. __________ invitations for the party, so that people know when and where it is.
2. __________ a place for your party. Many people have parties at home.
3. It is a good idea to __________ shopping. You need food for a party.
4. __________ a playlist with music. Try to put different types on it.
5. __________ the date of your party. People usually have them on their birthday.
6. Children and sometimes adults __________ party hats.
The Party
II Put the events in the correct order.
Everyone sings "Happy Birthday and eats cake." ____
The guests arrive for the party. ____
The guests dance and have fun. ____
The guests leave to go home. ____
You clean and tidy the house. ____
You decide to have a party. ____
III Answer the questions:
Holidays and Festivals
What is your favorite holiday?
On what holiday do people in your country eat a lot of food?
Do you give gifts on any holidays?
What foreign holidays do you know about?
What is the strangest holiday or festival you have heard of?
Do you think that all countries have similar holidays?
Are there any holidays that you really don’t like?
Do you think your country should have more, or less, holidays? Why?
Does your country have parades during holidays? Have you ever been to a parade?
What is the most important holiday?
When is your favorite holiday celebrated?
Is it celebrated as a family or a group?
Does your family celebrate this holiday?
Is it a religious holiday?
Is attending a temple or a church on that day part of the celebration?
Are there special foods connected with the holiday?
Is gift giving a part of this holiday?
Are there specific types of gifts to be given?
Who are they given to?
Is it strictly a Jewish holiday?
What does the holiday stand for? Why is this holiday celebrated?
Are the banks, post offices or schools closed for this holiday?
Do you enjoy the holiday? Why or why not?
Do you decorate the outside of your house for the holiday?
Do your neighbors decorate their house?
How is the house decorated?
Is the inside decorated? How?
Are there special songs associated with the holiday?
Do you know the songs? Can you sing some of them?
Are there parties? Are they for adults, children or both?
Do you see your relatives during this holiday?
Who did you visit?
Do you visit them every year on this holiday?
What do you usually do for this holiday?
What did you do last year?
What would you like to do next year?
Are cards sent or given for this holiday?
Did you send any cards last year?
Who did you send cards to?
What traditional colors are associated with this holiday?
Do you do something different during this holiday?
What is your parent's favorite holiday?
What are some of your fondest memories?
What games do you play during your holidays?
How many holidays do you have in your country?
What special foods are associated with your favorite holiday?
What special clothing/customs are associated with your favorite holiday?
What is your favorite holiday memory? Tell us about it.
Who is your favorite holiday character (e.g. Santa Claus)? Why?
What are three holidays that you like to spend with your family?
Who do you usually spend the holidays with?
What is best present you ever received?
What is your favorite holiday food?
Do you light off fireworks on New Year’s Eve in your country?
What holiday is the most exciting in your country?
Do you have any special family traditions?
Is there any holiday that has a special meaning for you?
IV Learn some FESTIVAL's Vocabulary
V Read, listen and repeat the following dialogue about festivals.
Make up your own dialogues. Work in pairs.
VI Be ready to speak about a festival or a celebration.
These video can be useful for you!
Read, listen and repeat the following dialogue about festivals.
Make up your own dialogues. Work in pairs.
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